Shredded Chicken (So Easy!)
This Shredded Chicken delivers 19g protein and 102 calories per serving — a lean protein source for between-meal fueling. Preps 8 servings in minutes on the stovetop, giving you bite-sized portions to stack into any meal without prep overhead. Use it to hit daily protein targets while keeping calories in check for fat loss phases.
Ingredients
- •Chicken Breast, Boneless Skinless(680g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •1 tablespoon kosher salt
Instructions
- 1Place the chicken in a large pot. Add enough water to fully submerge the chicken and season with the salt.
- 2Bring the water to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and cook until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, about 10 minutes.
- 3Remove the pot from the heat. Let the chicken rest in the liquid for 3 to 5 minutes.
- 4Use two forks, shred the chicken into 1-inch pieces.
Nutrition — Per Serving
102
calories
19g
protein
2g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 0g
- Saturated fat
- 0.5g
- Sodium
- 38 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 0.0g
8 servings per batch · ~85g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) have per serving?
Each serving contains 19g of protein and 102 calories with 2g fat and 0g carbs. This is an ultra-lean option that's pure protein by weight—minimal calories make it ideal for extreme deficit phases.
How long does Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) take to prep?
Quick prep on the stovetop with 8 servings per batch keeps this incredibly efficient for meal prep. One cook session produces eight ready-to-use protein portions with almost no active time per serving.
Is Shredded Chicken (So Easy!) good for fat loss?
At only 102 calories and 19g protein per serving, this recipe is built for aggressive fat loss where you need maximum protein volume with minimal calorie expenditure. The zero carbs and 2g fat make it maximally flexible for adding to any meal composition.
